1961 Map of Seldovia D-4

About this map

Ninilchik Dome and the Caribou Hills define the upland geography of this Kenai Peninsula region during the early 1960s. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of watercourses, including the South Fork Anchor River and the headwaters of Stariski Creek. The survey reveals a wilderness mostly accessible via a Tractor Trail that winds through the southwestern corner, reflecting the remote nature of the terrain before extensive modern infrastructure. Notable landmarks such as Center Plateau and Bald Mountain provide significant vertical relief above the plateau. To the southeast, several small lakes like Eagle Lake, Packwood Lake, and Snowshoe Lake cluster near the headwaters of Falls Creek. The southern edge of the map briefly touches the coastline at Kachemak Bay, where Cottonwood Cr and McNeil Cr meet the sea, illustrating the transition from the high interior hills to the maritime environment of the Cook Inlet area.